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2014 · 101 min · R

John Wick

Directed by Chad Stahelski · Action, Thriller

John Wick (2014) is a Action film, directed by Chad Stahelski set in New York City during the 2010s. It runs 101 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of revenge and grief & loss run throughout.

Composer
Tyler BatesJoel J. Richard
Cinematography
Jonathan Sela
Cast
Keanu ReevesMichael NyqvistAlfie AllenWillem DafoeDean WintersAdrianne PalickiOmer BarneaToby Leonard Moore

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
2010s

Premise & themes

Themes
RevengeGrief & Loss
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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